Mposes: A pair of his shots from Howard Altman's 1996 story "Rat Island Raiders"; at the Twistee Treat; cover boy for our 1992 style guide (below).

Since we posted news of Mpozi's passing on our staff blog last week, comments from colleagues and friends have poured in as the sad news spread. We present here a sampling of those sentiments (available in full at citypaper.net/clog), a few of his archived shots, a City Paper cover he graced, and an outtake from his 1997 photo shoot with Dominic Episcopo for our then-sister publication Earshot.

He had more courage and energy than anyone I've ever worked with.

—Kim O'Donnel

I'll remember always how it felt to be greeted by that smile and to be hugged hello by Mpozi.

—Kim Wade

The last time I saw you was [at] the National Association of Black Journalists convention, and you won an award. I wondered what you'd say, as you accepted this kudo from the establishment. You did your gentle walk up to the podium, leaned toward the microphone and just said, "Free Mumia." In the darkened theater, I just busted out laughing. Only Mpozi. Oh, how I loved you.

—Sheila Simmons

Whenever he'd turn in a photo at CP he'd draw these little doodles above his signature ... a squirrelly caricature of himself with the dreads and the giant wide eyes. He was always wide-eyed for a story.

—Margit Detweiler

Last week, out of the corner of my eye, I thought I saw him sitting at La Colombe. I found out this morning from a good friend that he was already gone. Now I am sure that this city I just returned to after six years is a stranger.

—Scott

You immortalized everything and everybody. I just can't believe that you're gone.

—Ryv

A memorial service is scheduled for Mpozi on Sat., July 15, 11 a.m., at International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 215-387-5125. A celebration of his life is being planned for July 18.